Hello, Kindreds. Welcome to our Thanksgiving
podcast for 2025, A Grateful Heart. The following
excerpt is taken from A Great Day to Be Alive,
written by Dr. Christopher Chenoweth, who now
resides in Heaven. He was the author of Daily
Inspiration. He writes, Today, when I woke up,
I realized something powerful. This is the best
day of my life so far. There were times I wasn't
sure I'd make it to this moment, but here I am.
And because I'm here, I choose to celebrate.
I celebrate the life I've lived, the achievements,
the blessings, and yes, even the challenges.
because they helped shape who I am today. I will
go through this day with my head held high and
a grateful heart. I'll stop to appreciate the
seemingly small gifts from God. The warmth of
the sun, the whisper of the breeze, the beauty
of trees and flowers, the joyful sound of birds.
None of these simple miracles will pass me by
unnoticed. Today I will share my excitement for
life with others. I'll make someone smile. I'll
do something kind for a stranger. I'll give a
genuine compliment to someone who needs it. I'll
remind a child how special they are. I'll tell
someone I love just how much they mean to me.
Today I stop worrying about what I don't have,
and instead I'll start being grateful for all
that God has already given me. I'll remind myself
that worrying is just wasted energy. God is in
control, and God's divine plan is unfolding perfectly.
Everything will be okay. And tonight, before
I go to bed, I'll step outside. I'll look up
at the stars and the moon with awe and wonder,
and I will praise God for such magnificent gifts.
When I lay my head on my pillow, I will thank
God for giving me the best day of my life, and
I will rest peacefully like a content child,
eager and expectant, because I know Tomorrow
is going to be the best day of my life again.
Friends, write it on your heart and watch hope
rise in the eyes of another. Tell them, today
is my favorite day and thanks for being part
of it. In closing, let us pray. Dear God, I no
longer live for imagined moments in the past
or future. I live in the now. I live in the present
moment. I love my life. I am grateful for my
life. This is the best day of my life ever. In
Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Thanks for being you.
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Amen.